Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6000 300 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 99.4 in | -4.3 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 175.4 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 66.7 in | 4.6 in |
Height | 50.9 in | 58.5 in | -7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3046 lb. | 3406 lb. | -360 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 52.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 53.3 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 42.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.3 in | -37.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.9 in | -52.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.6 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -22.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.6 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | -56 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |